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Gain a solid understanding of the role of today's real estate paralegal and the intricacies of real estate law and transactions using PRACTICAL REAL ESTATE LAW, 7th edition. This comprehensive resource provides students with clear explanations to help you understand the complexities of real estate law. The book's case-based approach explains legal principles using practical applications and the most current examples. Updates throughout this edition clarify the latest rulings and industry regulations, while case summaries illustrate how legal principles operate in today's world. New case problems and assignments offer practice in reading and analyzing case material. Meaningful discussions, checklists and well-illustrated forms guide students through all areas of modern real estate practice with an emphasis on important ethical concerns. Students develop a solid understanding of transactional real estate--from real estate contracts and brokerage relationships to surveys, title insurance, taxation and real estate finance as they relate to both residential and commercial processes. Important Notice: Media content referenced within the product description or the product text may not be available in the ebook version.

Understanding real estate transactions is essential to passing the real estate exam and being a successful agent. Real Estate Math: Explanations, Problems, Solutions, 5th Edition, will guide you step-by-step through every type of math problem you will encounter in your new career. * Each chapter is organized in sections for easy reference and self-paced learning. * Every question and example is worked out completely, step-by-step, so you're never confused about how to solve a problem. * Basic calculator keystrokes are included with examples so you can learn how to solve problems more quickly and easily with the help of a calculator. * The pretest and two posttests include solutions and are directly referenced to the exact chapter section where the material is found. You can see immediately by the problems you miss which sections need more review so you can save study time.

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